Featured review: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki's solid effort
When compared to cars it actually competes with, namely the Corolla, Civic, Focus, and new Kia Forte, there's no question the Kizashi is more handsome, refined, and fun.

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS

- Audi plans euro7.3 billion investments through 2012 (AP, 10:01 a.m.)
- Decline in number of US auto dealerships (AP, 12/27/09)
- Car showrooms are reborn as places to play, learn (AP, 12/27/09)
- Nonprofits say car donations are down (Boston Globe, 12/24/09)
- Natural gas stocks decline less than expected (AP, 12/24/09)
- Ahead of the Bell: Fall in gas reserves expected (AP, 12/24/09)
- AG report claiming faults in new auto insurance system (Boston Globe, 12/24/09)
- Ford says it’s closer to selling Volvo (Boston Globe, 12/24/09)

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Alt-fuel cars

2010 alt-fuel choices
Hybrids, diesels, or electric? These four new models pack the industry's leading technology.

2010 Audi S4

Easy to obsess over
Second nature may not prevail on the 2010 Audi S4's dashboard, but it permeates all the mechanicals, like the fantastic 333 horsepower supercharged V-6.

2010 Ford Taurus

Loving that butt on Ford's new Taurus
The 2010 Taurus has an abnormally huge rear for a full-size sedan, and it fits perfectly with the car's imposing figure.

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

More tech, same original fun
The 2009 Miata is still a snappy two-seat drop-top that often leaves as much of a grin on the faces of those admiring the ride as those behind the wheel.

2010 Kia Forte

Value marred by dull design
Uninspired styling and a poor automatic mar what otherwise is a competent, value-packed compact.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

Time's up for Solstice
Fun to drive, yet very awkward to live with as a coupe, the Solstice is but a memory.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Finally, Chevy's serious
The 2010 Equinox has finally caught up, and in some areas, passed its competitors.

2010 Mazda 3

A hatchback standout
A tight suspension, sticky handling, and high style make the new Mazda 3 a winning hatch.

HYBRID COMPARISON

Hybrids head-to-head
What's the best hybrid among sedans, SUVs, and hatchbacks? You'll be surprised.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai, on the upswing
The 2010 Genesis Coupe looks like many two-doors, yet has plenty of bang for the buck.








